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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1913

Page

8

Bankers Warned by Carter Glass in Currency Debate

Carter Glass chair of the House currency committee warns bankers in Newark that the proposed currency bill could trigger bond refinancings and affect government bonds selling. He cites 2 to 3 percent refund plans and argues the measure will not harm national banks while urging careful consideration of bank funding and maturity provisions.

Jy Donn Corrigan Jr Mashington Carter Glisg Nowark National Bank New York Y St Titi Ora Sal Ritlex Sophie Andrew New York Lasa George McReynold Hiraso Sol Wexter New Orleans St Louis Glass American Hankers Association Nent Trinsa

Criticism Loud as New Currency Bill Faces Objections

The article notes opposition in New York to provisions of the Glass and Aldrich currency bills. It highlights the 45 day Glass provision and 23 day Aldrich clause, with newspapers attacking minor points while the Aldrich scheme is widely accepted by some.

New York

FIGHTING FOR CONTROL OF BRINSON RAILROAD

In Savannah on July 3 a tense struggle for Brinson railroad control unfolds as Brinson and directors meet James Imbrie of New York and a B syndicate to finance major additions. Geo Hringon may stay as president while Imbrie’s group handles active operations, with both sides yet to resolve financial differences. Brinson strives to retain control amid near half a million dollars invested, while two directors face re election and Brinson expects favorable votes against Imbrie interests.

Savannah Georgia Brinson Railroad James Imbrie New York Geo Hringon Road Nimbrie Thinsons Imbrie Brinson Imbria

Wolf of Wall Street figure linked to Atlanta past

Article profiles a man known as the Wolf of Wall Street who claimed to be a former Atlantan and con artist. It recounts his 1892 arrival, get rich quick schemes, and money he obtained from Sam Hall and Dr Joe Jacobs, his eventual escape from law, and moves to Mobile where he posed as a New York financier.

David Lamar Wall of Wall Street Wall Street Rivideres Wallingford Lamar Sam Hall Joe Jacobs DI Jacobs New York Mobile

Youngest Georgia lawyer admitted to practice

George L Bell Jr and George T Ttell Jr son of Judge Hell were admitted to practice in Fulton Superior Court. Bell plans to study at Atlanta Law School and work with Beil & Bellis this summer while Orr Brackett P is Orr and Thomas A. Perry Jr also sworn in as lawyers.

George T Ttell Jr George L Hell Fulton Jarence Bell Beil & Bilis Beil Twyer Suering

State high school contests begin in Athens

Athens Ga July 3 Special From every district of the state there are ten to fifteen high school girls and boys in Athens today for the annual state high school contests which begin with the piano contest for the 300 scholarship in Bren a Conservatory of Music The contest was held this afternoon in the chapel of the University of Georgia and the following entrants are named First district Claudia Hood Pem broke and Cinta Tampnell Mettec second district Hunice Van Landing ham Cairo third Louise Peare Americus fourth Sallie L Chapman Robie Lowe Lithonia sixth Dean Brown Griffin seventh Sam Lowe Washington ninth Ruth Edwards Tocega tenth Ruth Har grove eleventh Elizabeth Lawrence Baxley Emmett Dasher Valdosta The debate on woman suffrage in Georgia was held at tument and the teams picked represent the best of more than 75 inter school debates held during the last winter and spring on this subject Tomorrow the declamation and recitation spelling and essay and all the field day exercises in athletics will be held In the debate the affirmative won the decision Baxley s team was the winner Lucius Tippett and Mack Rogers Fitzgerald had the negative with only Sam Gasswitz championing the negatives of all the High school boys in the state

Athens Brena Conservatory of Music University of Georgia Claudia Hood Pembroke Cinta Tampnell Mettec Hunice van Landingham Cairo Louise Peare Americus Sal Baxleys Lucius Tippett Mack Rogers Fitzgerald Sam Gasswitz

Monster barbecue to boost highway at Ellijay today

A special Ellijay event aims to promote an Atlanta to Murphy automobile highway. Committees organized a large barbecue with expert chef Mr XY from Atlanta overseeing prep. Menu includes beef lamb pork and Brunswick stew. A regional crowd from Gilman County, with mountaineers and families, is expected.

Ellijay Atlanta Wurphy Noc Yin Puuay Fliljay Blue Ridge Hendon & Arnold Brunswick Gilman

Finger Printing Drunkards In Gotham Aimed At Season

Delan of the summer drinking season sees Gotham police plan to fingerprint every convicted drunk. Magistrate delays first trial citing shortage of fingerprint experts. over forty intoxicated individuals subjected to the new process. Prints filed in police courts to separate pros from amateurs awaiting workhouse housing.

Theacine Allwells

Police Seek Autoist Who Ran Down Child

Police dragnet is out for unknown driver of a likely white car that struck 11 year old Fea Kilpatrick on Mills Street Wednesday afternoon. Detectives under Chef James L Bouvers are on the case. witnesses describe the driver as a pale man, riding away at high speed as pedestrians watched. The injured child was rushed to Gruly hospital where doctors performed initial treatment for injuries believed unlikely to be fatal.

Fearlig Tials Fea Kilpatrick Mills Street James IL Bouvers Cas Gruly Hospital

Beavers Plans to Hire Four Women Police Detectives

Chief James Le Beavers announced Thursday a plan to install women detectives in the police department to satisfy law requirements. If approved at the next police commissioners meeting, four women will join the detective bureau as probation officers under a legal maneuver to title them as probating officers.

Une Police Department James le Beavers Board of Police Commissioners Theoay

Wheat prize won for best three acre yield by Dawson

On July 3 special prize of 40 dollars offered by Han R Mercer was awarded to Dawson for the best average yield of wheat from three acres. Harvested from 24 acres produced 111 2 3 bushels. Mercer renews the offer for next year open to Terrell and adjoining counties for top yields, with prizes for second third and fourth best.

Dawson P J Fenn Herod Han R Mercer Sern Mercer Terrell

Seats but no votes for new county men

The House considered letting Bleckley and Wheeler county men sit on the floor without voting. A Wheatley resolution to grant floor seating but no voting rights was unlikely to pass. A new enrollment committee was created due to heavy engrossment work. Several bills were introduced, including county treasurer salaries, universal voter registration, and separate facilities for colored passengers on street cars.

House Bleckley Wheeler Browning McArthur Wheatley Sumter Wheeler County Committee On Rules Congress of the Il Goluck Honee Bilin Messrs Stovall and Wall Elbert Thompson Madison Fharr Gwinnett Wheeler and Beckley

Board Aims to Obtain Auto for City Electrician Turner

The electrical control board plans a strong push to authorize a car for City Electrician R C Turner. At Thursday’s meeting a resolution urged purchase, but the finance committee rejected it due to tight city funds. Turner has found a way to cover costs via a rebate on white way lighting, about 13 dollars per night, with proposed transfers from existing department funds.

Board of Electrical Control R C Turner City Electrician Turner

Detective Bureau Bans Profanity In Special Order 131313

Detective Chief Sanford issued Special Order 131313 prohibiting profanity by any department member. He said it addresses a bad habit and that the language sounds better, noting he would not commit himself to exceptions.

Sanford Ito

Daddy of the Pen appeals for pardon in Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas July 3 Warden Von Godding urges Governor Hodges to pardon David Truax known as Daddy at the Soldiers Home, the oldest prisoner. Truax, 83, killed John Lee and wounded William Lutz in 1905 after taking liquor, was sentenced to 12 years, has served eight, and sends his 20 a month pension to his crippled wife.

Leavenworth Kans State Penitentiary Botkin von Godding Hodges David Truax Truax Daddy John Lee William Lutz Dodge City

Women suffragists denied in Georgia senate debate

Georgia legislators debated a woman's suffrage resolution in the state senate as supporters urged a public hearing while opponents moved to table. The measure, introduced by Senator Hole, sought access to Senate chambers for women speakers on July 10 and 12. The motion to table passed twenty to seven, silencing the proposal as Mary McLendon and Amelia Woodall denounced the action and urged lawmakers to reconsider. The day ended with tabled resolutions and an adjournment until Monday.

Georgia State Senate Hole Thirty Fifth Senate E Cunningham William H Felton H Augusta Howard J J Ansley J H Sibley C.eral Georgia W W Stark Thirty Third Anderson The Mary Mec Lendon Amelia R. Woodall Georgia Womans Suffrage Association Mia McLendon Tanner Mrs Woodall Christ Stark Judas Tscarnt Mrs McLendon Senator Stark Sweats Senate Constitutional Amendment Committee House

Senate Bills Introduced in Thursday Session

Senators introduced bills for a new Warner county creation changes to penal code Sibing board of trustees limits at University of Georgia branch colleges regulating county officer salaries compulsory education drainage of swamp lands via higher bond interest and ex officio board membership for the South Georgia Normal School president on the UGA board.

Senate Peyton Warner Omit Sibing DuBose University of Georgia Board of Trustees Hixon Sweat The South Georgia Normal School University of Georgia

Boy Dies Pleading No Punishment for Slayer

Fourteen year old John Edgar died after being accidentally stabbed by playmate Frank Barton during a yard tussle at 81 Kennedy Street. Witnesses say the act was unintentional. no arrest was made. Survived by Mr and Mrs AFR Edgar. Funeral at 3 pm from home. interment in Hollywood.

John Edgar Frank Barton Grady Hospital Hoya Kennedy Street Barton Alscomanion Afr Edgar Hollywood

Southern Completes New Depot at Buford Georgia

Buford Ga July 3 Special The Southern Railroad company has completed a handsome new depot at a cost of 16000 The various office departments and both white and colored waiting rooms are very large and commodious The roofing is terra cotta with stucco walls presenting an attractive appearance

Buford Southern Railroad Company Hare

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